Tulamben, known in the diving world as one of Bali’s premier dive locations, preserves a piece of history as its visitors and residents protect its marine life. On Jan. 11, 1942, the USAT Liberty started sinking after a Japanese torpedo struck it. Towed to the shore by the American destroyer USS Paul Johns, the Liberty was brought to Tulamben to unload its cargo and supplies since the Singaraya harbor was too full.

Agni Ardi arrived in Ubud 30 years ago, before the town even had electricity. One of Ubud’s great artists, Ardi finds his paintings are scattered beyond the shores of Bali, selling in galleries in Scandinavia and Singapore and to private collectors in Taiwan, the US and Japan. While he has traveled far with his artwork, his inspiration resides in Indonesia. Whether he’s fishing for a few days in Ahmed, visiting his daughters in his hometown in Banten, or occupying his second-floor flat in Ubud, Ardi finds inspiration in daily life. Inspiration could come from watching a woman carrying a basket or someone making an offering. He does not have to look far.

While the jewel of Central Kalimantan, the Tanjung Puting National Park, may conjure up images of sawmills, plywood factories and palm oil plantations gobbling their way through precious chunks of forests, it is still possible t...

Across the open-air courtyard, a swing hangs at the edge of the garden where pandan leaf and lemongrass grow. In the distance a vibrant, traditional Indian fresco spans a nine-meter wall. The house has come a long way from the kost (boarding house) it was just a year ago. Now you can lounge in lesehan seating or pull up a chair to a custom table in one of the five converted, boldly painted rooms. Your choice: indigo, chili pepper red, saffron yellow, fuchsia, or lime.

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